Christine Atkinson

Christine originates from Cardiff, South Wales, UK. And relocated to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1992. In her early years with her first teacher Olive Guppy Christine studied Tap, Acrobatics and Musical Theatre alongside Classical Ballet which became her passion.

Career Highlights

At the age of 10 she joined The Welsh National Ballet School, then run by the late Joyce Marriot (Espinosa School). At the age of 16 Christine became a full time student of The Rambert School of Ballet, Mercury Theatre, London under the guidance of Dame Marie Rambert.

On completing her training Christine went on to dance professionally and then to teach for The Welsh Arts Council and Ogwr Borough Council, was voted onto The Executive Committee of The Dance Council for Wales and The Royal Academy of Dancing’s South Wales Committee, U.K. Christine was privileged to be coached by Mrs. Peggy Olden A.R.A.D. and completed both the R.A.D. Teaching Diploma and Teaching Certificate with Distinction.

Current

Christine is an Examiner, Registered Teacher, Freelance Faculty Tutor, CBTS Mentor and CPD Tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance. Christine was the Principal of The Ballet Class, Rose Bay, Sydney for 31 years and handed the school over to her son and daughter in July 2024.